Private colleges
Other than government institutes, some private engineering colleges in the region have also ventured into these courses. The students, however should be careful in selecting the institute, satisfying themselves with not only the infrastructure and training modules but also find out if the course being offered is recognised by a government agency.
The Chandigarh College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology at Landran, Mohali, is offering a four-year degree course in Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (60 seats) and a three-year degree course in B.Sc Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality Management (40 seats). The college is affiliated to Punjab Technical University Jalandhar (PTU), and these courses are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Even as the first batches of these courses pass out next year, the college also intends to tie up with some top hotels for placements.
The Desh Bhagat Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Mandi Gobindgarh, is also affiliated to Punjab Technical University and offers the same two degrees also approved by the All India Council of Technical Education. The institute offers a four-year degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (60 seats) and a three- year degree in B.Sc Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality (40 seats).
As part of the PTU Distance Education programme, the institute offers lateral entry under-graduate and post-graduate diplomas in Hotel Management and Catering Technology and an MSc in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. The college also offers some other diplomas and degrees in hotel management and tourism, but these courses are approved needs to be crosschecked. The institute’s placement cell works in coordination with the industry. Students got industrial training in five-star hotels like Taj View, Nikko Metropoliton, Le Meriden, Tavoli Garden Resort, Oberoi, Ashoka and Radisson etc.
The Chitkara School of Hospitality affiliated to the PTU offers a three- year bachelors degree in Hospitality (80 seats) aiming to meet the industry’s need for competent hospitality managers. Students are given ample opportunities to work with leading restaurants and hotels of Chandigarh to earn by working in conferences/banquets/seminars. According to the Institute, the course does not require an approval from the AICTE but the degree is given by the PTU.
27th, June, 2006 : ( Source : http://www.tribuneindia.com)
